Upolu Cay is a naturally formed coral cay situated 30 kilometres from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Its protected shallow waters make it the perfect location from which to explore the reef, for both snorkellers and scuba divers. As it is a natural pontoon - the cay size and visibility is subject to conditions on the day but the clear shallow blue waters surrounding the cay (whether visible or not) are always there.

Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour:For the more adventurous, a drift snorkel tour is included in your day. Get in a dinghy to the edge of the wall and learn about the reef as you drift snorkel back to the boat under the guidance of your very capable crew.

Whale Watching:Humpback Whales migrate to the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef from July to September and are often seen frolicking in the waves from Ocean Freedom. An unforgettable experience.

Scuba Diving: If a diver has any history of asthma, heart conditions, epilepsy, diabetes or any other medical conditions or are taking any medication may prevent you from diving – all potential divers will need to fill out a diving medical questionnaire onboard to assess suitability to dive.

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Ocean Freedom Guest Reviews (10)

Many happy memories have been createdMonday, July 29, 2013

We had a fabulous time. All the crew were very friendly yet very professional. They got across the serious information in a very user friendly way. We all felt well cared for and the whole experience was unhurried but they had a schedule to stick to. We never felt any crew member was clock watching or bored on the day. Our two girls had an amazing experience on the reef. The food was fabulous and plentiful. Lots of photo opportunities. It was a nice touch at the end of the trip to shake hands with all the crew was we left the wharf. Many happy memories have been created by a great bunch of people, who clearly love their jobs. Thank you and we have already been recommending you to anyone we know travelling. We hope to see you again in the future!

This was our first trip out and remains the highlight of our week in Tropical North Queensland.
At our initial on-board familiarisation we were told that the crew would make our day a 'Day to Remember'. Whatever the crew are 'on', I would have loved some to take home with me. Their enthusiasm for ensuring we had a good time was boundless. They had us 'oldies' doing things we thought that we were incapable of doing years ago, and, all the while, quietly ensuring that we were supervised and never out of our depth. The Great Barrier Reef, by the time we got there after many 'whale-watching' stops, was a great adventure made even more enjoyable by our crew-member, detailed as our snorkelling buddy, who took us to see coral, clown fish and various marine life that we would usually only see on 'docos'. Such was her skill at diving and pointing us to items of interest that she even attracted the attention of a curious sea-snake who came our way for a quick 'look-see' before moving on, much to the relief of those of us who were unaware that they present little or no threat to humans.
The food on-board was great but eating and drinking took a back seat to the location, atmosphere and the inter-action between the crew and a great group of tourists, many of them young Americans over here for a wedding. Ocean Freedom ticks all the boxes but the crew get an additional Gold Star from us, they are the best!

My travel companion was injured on our day on the reef. The staff were excellent in ensuring that she was well taken care of both on the boat and when we returned to shore. I could not fault them.

Posted By Melissa Mason

Staff helpful with divingThursday, September 23, 2010

I opted to try the introductory dive and found it at first a difficult experience. The crew saw I was challenged and took the time to encourage me and set me up one-on-one. It helped me get over the initial fear and made that (and a second dive) amazing! I would not have tried again, or got to a point where I now want to get certified, without the encouragement and attention of an amazing crew. Thanks Mick- you rock! I encourage anyone who wants to try a dive to utilize this company!

Posted By Jodi Slick

made the experience memorableWednesday, April 07, 2010

Our day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on Ocean Freedom was one of the best activities we did in Australia. The crew was exceptional and really made the experience memorable. Thank you!

Posted By Neena Rahemtulla

Such a beautiful dayMonday, January 04, 2010

We had a really relaxing day, the crew really make the difference on this trip. They were fun and looked after us. Vlasoff Cay was just magical, the water was crystal clear, the sand pure white, it was a little piece of paradise!

Posted By Emma @ travstar.com

We loved Ocean FreedomThursday, December 31, 2009

We loved Ocean Freedom and wished we had another day in Cairns to go back to the reef on their other boat. The staff was great. I was a bit fearful of snorkeling at first but they were really helpful and made sure that I felt confident and even took me around the reef and pointed things out. Fantastic!!

Posted By Christina Edleman

Had an absolute ballTuesday, October 27, 2009

Had an absolute ball the staff are very friendly and you can have lots of fun with them definitely going back